ACLS Post Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm

Treatment for a victim of cardiac arrest must continue post resuscitation in order to optimize the outcomes. The post cardiac arrest care algorithm includes the following steps:

Verify ROSC.

Manage the airway and provide a breath every 5-6 seconds. Using quantitative waveform capnography, titrate the oxygen to maintain a PETCO2 of 35-40 mm Hg. If you do not have access to a waveform capnography machine, titrate oxygen to keep the victim’s oxygen saturation >94%.

Insert and maintain an IV for medication administration. Maintain the blood pressure above 90 mm Hg. For a low blood pressure, consider one or more of these treatments:

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